[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 133 (Friday, August 23, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E840]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF MR. ALDO JAVIER GARCIA

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 23, 2024

  Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of Mr. 
Aldo Javier Garcia, who tragically passed away on June 24, 2024, at the 
age of 25. Mr. Garcia was born in Hanford, California to Javier Pelagio 
Garcia and Araceli Navarro Garcia. He had one brother, Orlando Navarro 
Garcia. Mr. Garcia grew up in the Central Valley and was the proud son 
of farmworkers, from whom he learned the values of hard work and 
perseverance from a young age. After graduating from Corcoran High 
School, Mr. Garcia went on to attend the University of California, 
Berkeley. Mr. Garcia was an exceptional student and dedicated his time 
to the university community, having served as the Student Director of 
the UC Berkeley Public Service Center. In 2021, Mr. Garcia received his 
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and was accepted to the 
prestigious Jess M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship. After being selected by 
the fellowship program, Mr. Garcia served as a Fellow for California 
State Assemblymember Lori Wilson. Last year, Mr. Garcia began his dream 
job as a legislative staffer for Assemblymember Juan Carrillo. As 
Assemblymember Carillo's Legislative Aide, he worked hard on 
legislation to help improve the lives of Californians. Mr. Garcia was a 
valuable asset and a strong leader on both Assemblymember Wilson's and 
Carrillo's teams, and he was at the beginning of an impactful career in 
California politics. Mr. Garcia will be remembered by his family, 
friends, and colleagues as a kind and compassionate young man who 
always put the needs of others before his own. His passion for 
politics, dedication to his community, and service to the State of 
California will never be forgotten. Mr. Speaker, I ask all my 
colleagues in the House of Representatives to join me in honoring the 
incredible life of Mr. Aldo Javier Garcia. My thoughts and prayers are 
with his family during this difficult time.

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